Fassi earns LPGA exemption

Arkansas golfer Maria Fassi smiles after finishing her round on Monday, June 19, 2017, during the local qualifier for the LPGA Walmart Northwest Arkansas Championship presented by P&G at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers.

Arkansas junior Maria Fassi has earned a sponsor’s exemption in the LPGA Walmart Northwest Arkansas Championship.

Fassi, the SEC Golfer of the Year this season, helped lead the Razorbacks to their first SEC championship.

This will be Fassi’s second appearance at the tournament.

The Northwest Arkansas Championship is scheduled for June 22-24 at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers.